You can extend the same argument to any stranger. And also a baby is very clearly alive, whereas at what point someone becomes "human" is still up to a great deal of debate and subjectivity.



Of course it is.



Some obstetric issues do not become apparent until investigated, and most people do not have a thorough examination before becoming pregnant. They assume "I am healthy, I have never had reproductive issues, and thus I should be able to bear children". Even those who do and have made the conscious decision to not have children may become pregnant by protection error or perhaps even rape. Yes, if you become pregnant knowing that you put your own health at risk, that is a very poor excuse to use to get an abortion. But many people are not in that situation, and many people do not "plan" to get pregnant. Not to mention the poor souls who become pregnant after being raped.

And no, a child is not to be held accountable for the circumstances of his birth, but there is no definitive measure for one becomes an entity. As I'm sure you are aware, there are arguments from conception all the way to parturition. Many of the arguments on all sides are very subjective and unscientific, and there is absolutely no scientific or objective consensus.

I do not advocate everyone who has an accidental pregnancy, or decides they don't want to be pregnant getting an abortion. That is a horrible waste of potential life, and irresponsible. But I believe it should remain an open option for situations like unexpected complications or rape.